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NH HB 1051

enacted

modifying the procedures and requirements for school bus driver criminal history records checks and expanding the personnel subject to such checks.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did NH HB 1051 pass?

Yes. NH HB 1051 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-06-05): Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/02/2026; Chapter 116; eff.07/01/2026

What is NH HB 1051 about?

NH HB 1051 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “modifying the procedures and requirements for school bus driver criminal history records checks and expanding the personnel subject to such checks.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 1051?

Erica J Layon, Erica Layon are the primary sponsors of NH HB 1051.

Introduced
2025-11-07
Latest action
2026-06-05 — Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/02/2026; Chapter 116; eff.07/01/2026
Bill type
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Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Erica J Layonprimary
  • Erica Layonprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-06-05

    Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/02/2026; Chapter 116; eff.07/01/2026

  2. 2026-05-28

    Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  3. 2026-05-28

    Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 34

  4. 2026-05-28

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/21/2026); SJ 14

    enrolled

  5. 2026-04-17

    Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  6. 2026-04-15

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 15

    committee-passage-favorable

  7. 2026-03-26

    ==ROOM CHANGE== Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm; SC 12

  8. 2026-03-06

    Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 6

    introduction,referral-committee

  9. 2026-03-05

    Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0711h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 3

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  10. 2026-03-05

    Amendment # 2026-0711h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 3

  11. 2026-02-24

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0711h (NT) 02/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 9 P. 4

    committee-passage-favorable

  12. 2026-02-24

    Executive Session: 02/18/2026 12:30 pm GP 159

  13. 2026-02-05

    Subcommittee Work Session: 02/11/2026 09:30 am GP 159

  14. 2026-01-21

    Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 12:30 pm GP 159

  15. 2025-11-07

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 4

    introduction,referral-committee

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1663&inflect=2

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